Health Sciences Commencement

I wanted to become a nurse because caring for others has always been important to me. My mom has been a nurse for 30-plus years and she has always been my role model, so I feel like that was another reason I wanted to become a nurse.

Public health is not only a way for me to share my dedication to my country but also to its people.

I feel very prepared to step foot into clinical practice thanks to the exposure I have had to rural communities, different practice settings and various patient populations.

My experience in the WVU School of Dentistry has given me so much more than just the education needed to be a dentist. I have life experiences that have helped me grow into not only a more suitable professional for the field of dentistry, but to also be a better person.

Choosing WVU to pursue dental hygiene was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. This program challenged me in the best ways—academically, professionally and personally.